Foreman/Supervisor – Landscape Construction

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PT Landscaping Inc. – Innisfil, ON

Job Description

PT Landscaping is looking for an experienced Hardscape Artist that has designed and built landscape layouts and are ready to train others! This position directs the activities of a team of two or more in landscape construction projects including but not limited to: interlock patio’s, walkways, retaining walls, drainage, landscape lighting, decks, fences and some irrigation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the day-to-day work activities of a landscape construction crew of 2 to 5 employees
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
• Conduct on-site orientations with new employees and employees in new positions, which cover all company health and safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Assist in the construction of walkways, patios, garden walls, pools, fences, decks, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites
• Employee training
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive under company Licence
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Additional Information

Benefits:

Company Cell Phone
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Forman – Landscape Construction

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PT Landscaping Inc. – Innisfil, ON

Job Description

PT Landscaping is looking for an experienced Hardscape Artist that has designed and built landscape layouts and are ready to train others! This position directs the activities of a team of two or more in landscape construction projects including but not limited to: interlock patio’s, walkways, retaining walls, drainage, landscape lighting, decks, fences and some irrigation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of construction projects, planning labor requirements, equipment requirements and material deliveries and timing to ensure completion of job(s) within project deadlines
• Manage safety, quality and productivity of work at sites and/or shop/yard
• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Delegate job tasks to appropriate crew members to assist in the completion of landscape constructions
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: heavy equipment, chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Assist in the construction of walkways, patios, garden walls, pools, fences, decks, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to delegate/complete work activities
• Meet with subcontractors and supervise quality, efficiency, and deadlines
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including daily site meeting logs, crew daily forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, time and materials billing summaries, requests for time off, etc.
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Enforce and work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations at shop/yard and on jobsites
• Employee training
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive under company Licence
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Speak, read, and write English
• Carry and use a smart phone or data-enabled device for communication and reporting

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Additional Information

Benefits:

Company Cell Phone
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

DZ Truck Driver 

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PT Landscaping Inc. – Innisfil, ON

Job Description

PT Landscaping is looking for a Truck Driver that will be responsible for driving and operating a variety of dump trucks. Driving responsibilities may include short-haul, local, and regional driving, in order to transport goods and materials to and from the jobsites. The Truck Driver is also expected to participate in any general labor duties upon request, in order to assist with the completion of landscape projects.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Drive and operate a variety of trucks/equipment to complete a variety of job tasks to assist with landscape construction projects
• Carry out daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Complete driver’s logbook on a daily basis and ensure logs are handed in at the end of each week
• Transport materials to and from the job site, including loading and unloading
• Using proper tie-down procedures, secure materials to be transported to ensure the safety and security of the load
• Utilize GPS devices and maps to plan travel schedules and routes
• Report on the health and operating status of all equipment using service requests and hazard reports
• Assist with general labor duties when needed
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Job Responsibilities:

• Completion of high school
• Valid driver’s license [Class D], air brake [Z] endorsement
• Safe driving record – able to submit a driver’s abstract (infractions history) upon request
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to read and interpret maps
• Documentation knowledge of: driver logbook; pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports; maintenance and repair reports; and trip reports
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Speak, read, and write English
• Computer skills an asset

Work Conditions:

• Various locations including both residential and commercial landscape construction sites
• Flexible working hours, including occasional weekend work
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Work safely near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 Years Experience
• DZ Drivers License with a clean drivers abstract
• Must have good knowledge of the layout of city roadways, maintain awareness of road restrictions and have the ability to source alternative routes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Grounds Maintenance Forman

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Reports to:  Owner               Division Supervisor               Operations Manager

Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Foreman is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the timely completion of grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance foreman will be required to supervise a crew of laborers and operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks, as well provide daily progress reporting on job time and cost data.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Plan and manage the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM including all daily labor, equipment and materials required to complete daily objectives
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
• Supervise the work of crew members to ensure proper safety, quality, and productivity
• Inspect all work for quality to eliminate the need for return visits and/or re-work due to quality or customer satisfaction issues
• Train crew members on proper and safe job methods
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist in other job-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Complete and submit all required paperwork on a daily basis, including: daily time and service record forms, equipment daily inspection forms, attendance tracking, requests for time off, etc.
• Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in assigned trucks, trailers, equipment, jobsites, and shop/yard areas
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner, and that all crew members are in compliance with government and company PPE standards
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the landscape/grounds maintenance industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete daily reports to office and/or customers
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Additional Information

Benefits:

Company Cell Phone
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Grounds Maintenance General Laborer

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Reports to:  Foreman

Summary: The Grounds Maintenance Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to complete grounds maintenance service contracts. The grounds maintenance laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Aid in the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM
• Cut grass, trim edges, clean up refuse, blow trimmings, fertilize and water turf areas and perform other lawn care duties as directed by foreman
• Move and install soil, mulch and plant material to assist with the construction of landscape gardens and related areas
• Spray and dust areas to control insects and or weeds
• Operate power equipment including, but not limited to, lawn tractors, lawn mowers, line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, pruning saws, sod cutters, chain saws, and snow blowers
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Assist foreman in other work-related duties including construction projects, shop and yard maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum one year experience in the Grounds Maintenance industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills – must be able to carry out verbal instructions, read labels and signs, complete simple reports, report progress to foreman
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various grounds maintenance practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid ‘G’ driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Additional Information:

Benefits:
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

General Laborer (Landscape Construction)

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Reports to:   Foreman

Summary: The Landscape Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks (generally physical labor) in order to assist with the completion of landscape construction projects. The landscape laborer will be required to operate a variety of tools and equipment to carry out specified job tasks.

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of jobsites prior to the beginning of a project
• Operate various tools and equipment, including: chainsaws, jackhammers, laser levels, measurement equipment, shovels, hammers, drills, etc.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete
• Assist in the construction of walkways, fences, decks, posts, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment by conducting inspections, lubricating, and cleaning on a daily basis
• Dig ditches or trenches
• Perform land clearing activities
• Plant and maintain garden beds and lawns
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscape construction projects
• Transport materials using shovels, wheelbarrows, carts, dollies, and hand lifting/carrying
• Assist foreman with job-related tasks
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and specifications to perform work activities
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Minimum one year experience in the landscape/construction industry
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various landscape/construction practices
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Preference will be given to candidates with a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Additional Information

Benefits:
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Landscape Gardener

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Reports to:   Operations Manager  

Core Capabilities:

• Customer and quality focus
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Team work
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Responsibility and dependability
• Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

• Responsible for managing landscaping projects
• Survey and assess designated projects and jobsites
• Responsible for constructing and maintaining gardens
• Plan job in an effective manner to ensure optimum job efficiency and effectiveness
• Use and operate tools and equipment used in horticulture
• Plant seeds and transplant seedlings
• Tree, shrub, and plant examination and treatment
• Care for growing plants by watering, pruning, weeding, cultivating, and removing dead or damaged leaf tissue
• Inspect, handle, and transport nursery stock
• Spread topsoil and lay sod
• Plant fertilization and watering
• Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges
• General lawn and garden maintenance
• Operate power mowers, push mowers, tractors, snow blowers, electric clippers, pruning saws and other landscape maintenance equipment
• Perform other manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environments, shop + equipment
• Assist with landscape constructions when needed
• Complete daily paperwork tracking job time and material costs
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
• Comply with all company policies and regulations
• Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
• Communicate with customers in a polite and courteous manner

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience
• Plant knowledge and identification, specifically trees, shrubs, and perennials
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Basic measurement and calculation skills
• Ability to follow safe working procedures
• Excellent observation skills and a strong attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Speak, read, and write English
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Computer skills an asset

Work Conditions:

• Job requires ability to work with hand tools, small engine equipment, and materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work

Additional Information

Benefits:

Company Cell Phone
Continuing Education opportunities
Competitive Pay dependent on experience and performance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$20.00 per hour